Independiente Rivadavia struck in the final moments of regulation time to force extra time in the Supercopa Argentina. Gonzalo Villalba headed home an equaliser with the last play of the match, levelling at 2-2 against Estudiantes in Córdoba after the Pincha had looked to be in control.
Carrillo and Castro put Estudiantes ahead
The first half ended goalless, with both sides creating chances. Estudiantes broke the deadlock early in the second half when Guido Carrillo rose at a corner and headed in with a precise, angled finish. Soon after, the visitors doubled their lead. Carrillo drew a challenge in the area, and the ball ended in the net off Independiente Rivadavia defender Puchito Castro, who had made a strong intervention moments earlier.
Rivadavia fight back
The home side pulled one back as Matías Fernández produced a moment of quality, beating his marker with a slick piece of skill before delivering a set piece that Rivadavia worked short. Florentín rose to meet the cross and headed into the corner, making it 2-1 and giving the Mendoza side fresh belief.
The equaliser came in stoppage time. After a fine delivery from Elordi, Villalba climbed to meet the ball and send it past the Estudiantes goalkeeper, sparking celebrations among the Rivadavia players and supporters. With no time left, the teams will now play extra time in Córdoba.
Tense finish
The game grew tense as the second half wore on, with fouls, stoppages and frustration on both sides. Leandro González Pírez was booked early in the second half for a challenge on Sequeira, and Estudiantes made several changes to freshen up their side, including bringing on Lucas Alario late on. Both teams will now need to find something extra to decide the trophy.
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